Install R

Let’s install the newest version of R. This data software is contributed to and maintained by people all around the world. It lets you perform data analysis like you’re writing a recipe for chocolate chip cookies. Once you’ve written your favorite recipe you can use it over and over again and share it with your collaborators.

Install R

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to R’s download page -> CRAN.
  2. Choose your operating system from the top. Or use the shortcuts below.
    • WINDOWS go here: Windows
    • MAC go here: Mac
      • Scroll down and download the highest numbered file (ex. R-3.5.0.pkg)
    • LINUX go here: Linux
  3. Open the file and install with the default options.



  1. Open the G:\Lapps\R folder.
  2. Double click the R-3.4.2-win.exe file.
  3. In the pop-up window, click the Ok and Next buttons until you reach the end.

Install RStudio

Now let’s install the newest version of RStudio. This is the handy user interface we use to write R scripts and keep our projects organized. It isn’t required to use R, but it makes things easier.

Install RStudio

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to www.rstudio.com.
  2. Choose your operating system and download the newest version.
  3. Open the file and install with the default options.
  4. You are officially ready.



  1. Open the Start menu.  *Click the Window’s logo on the bottom left of the screen.
  2. Search for Software Center
  3. Select R Studio-1.1.383 - Install
  4. Click the blue INSTALL button down in the lower right.
  5. A secret window will open behind the Software Center. Find it by minimizing the Software Center.
  6. In the installation window, click Next.
  7. Install RStudio to the default folder C:\Program Files

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